Right, it's as much personal flattery of the king as it is a statement of allegiance to and gratitude for the institution of royalty! I'm sure the Civil War mus

Right, it's as much personal flattery of the king as it is a statement of allegiance to and gratitude for the institution of royalty! I'm sure the Civil War must've been quite a scary time, and I have no doubt that he's sincere about having greater peace and safety under the the restored monarchy. It's a really fascinating glimpse into that time period, beyond just the history of science.